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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)—has partnered with digital services provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) to help raise awareness on the peatlands of Caraga region. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said peatlands are vital for providing safe drinking water, assist in preserving global […]
A young lawmaker from Rizal is proposing the creation of a government body tasked with protecting the Sierra Madre mountain range. Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles is pushing for the establishment of the Sierra Madre Development Authority to prevent its wanton destruction and ensure balanced development. “We must always be mindful of the need […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. “Now that the Department of Agriculture is more emphatic on fully implementing laws and making fisheries management more efficient and effective, we recognize the need to strengthen enforcement agencies and equip their people with the necessary […]
With the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal province recently being recognized as one of the most sustainable and innovative tourism projects worldwide, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has urged private sector businesses to “be like Masungi“ in exploring sustainable tourism and help protect the environment.The conservation project was cited earlier this month by the United […]
Senator Cynthia Villar is urging aquaculture practitioners and fish farmers to take part in solving the country’s plastic pollution problem which is now threatening the supply of fish. As 32 fish farmers coming from Calabarzon, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Albay, Catanduanes, Masbate, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Aklan, Pasay and Parañaque, graduated from the 5-day freshwater […]
The environment department is looking at the U.S. in a bid to expand efforts to rescue and conserve the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the critically endangered national bird. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu raised the possibility after his department recently sent a pair of Philippine eagles to Singapore for breeding […]
As the nation celebrates the 121st anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, Senator Loren Legarda is urging Filipinos to unite in making sure that our country achieves inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth so that every citizen will be free from poverty. “Freedom is not only the absence of an oppressor. We have won against […]
In marking International Museum Day (May 18), Senator Loren Legarda is encouraging everyone to discover the different aspects of the nation’s culture and history through our museums. Legarda, a staunch advocate of art and culture promotion, said this year’s theme, “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”, is apt in promoting the significance of […]
Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara urged Filipinos to make a conscious effort to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle as the Philippines joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day. Angara said the annual event to spread awareness about the environment does not have to be limited to one single day, believing that “Earth […]
Senator Loren Legarda today joined calls to protect our species, which is the theme of this year’s Earth Day celebration (April 22). Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change and UNISDR (United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) Global Champion for Resilience said stronger biodiversity protection efforts must be put in place to […]